Purely Personal Birthday Notes From a Columnist
The columnist reflects on a year of Purely Personal pieces totaling 243 articles, noting reader support, censorship attempts, and a three weekly cadence. Vignettes include a juke box in Gilroy, outdoor winter theater watching in cars, and a weed eradiation train by Southern Pacific, ending with 20 days until Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of
Peity
Chamber
Board
Sunbeam Corporation
San Jose
County 4 H Club Committee Luncheon Meeting Recaps
A luncheon meeting of the county 4 H club committee was held at 12 30 Tuesday at the Hay ward Methodist church with Orchard Farm Home department members as hostesses. Garments designed by Elaine Brown a 4 H club member and winner of the 4 H oli award for excellence were displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County 4-H Club
Hayward Methodist Church
Orchard Farm Home Department
Elaine, Brown
South Hayward Seeks Annexation By City of Hayward
A meeting at John Muir school discussed annexing South Hayward to Hayward. A year long committee will map tentative boundaries, survey fringe property owners, and prepare petitions. City views on sewer and street costs, fire and police protection, and need for a formal request were explained by Councilman Molland and Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hayward
Hayward
John Muir
Herbert, F. Way
John Mancinio
Way
Ballard
Delbert “Epton
Alice
Hoh Hanley
Jack Molland
Holland
Author to wed in Las Vegas divorce case filed
Authoress Chase and Dr Norton S. Brown, both Nevada residents filing divorces, announced they will marry in Las Vegas. The couple, aged 38 and , said the ceremony would occur the same day as the divorce action advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nev
Ka Chase
Norton S. Brown
Nevada
Calendar Of Events From Local Lodges And Clubs
A readable calendar lists 7:30 p.m. events at Sean Rebekah lodge and 8 p.m. gatherings at Nanea, Horace IIT, and other venues. Activities include voter events, directors meetings, temple and recreation club notices, and a Green Shutter hotel gathering. Names and places are given for each listing with varied times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean Rebekah
Four youths held in Hayward burglaries at age 12 to 14
Hayward police report three burglaries during July and August by four youths aged 12 to 14 who admitted the break ins at Hayward Center and Peter hardware stores and a high school. Guns from the high school were recovered and the suspects will be referred to Alameda County juvenile authorities. Separate reports note clothing thefts from yards on Tennyson Road and a Christmas tree theft near Grant Avenue and Hesperian Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
George Forth
Tort
Hayward and Center
Peter. . Ssen
Hayward Union
Porth
Alameda County
Sherif
Emmy E. Corman
Emmy FF. Markel
Tennyson
Ray
San Lorenzo Village
Lawrence H. Ratti
Lewelling Boulevard
Grant Avenue
Hesperian Boulevard
City to Put Pension Tax Vote With Bond Issue
Hayward voters will decide on a $30,000 special tax to fund a city employees pension plan while also approving bond issues for sewer and water system improvements. The council moved to place the tax on the ballot and set December 16 for bond election actions. Plans include Hetchy Hetchy water transmission from San Francisco, a new sewage treatment plant, and repairs to existing water and sewer lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
William O. Wilson
Wilson
LSE
San Francisco
Mission San Jose
Post Office Extends Evening Hours Through Christmas
Hayward postmaster Antony J. Poster announced the post office will stay open every evening until 6 p.m. from now until Christmas. Parcel post and stamp windows run 6 to 6:30 p.m. for stamps and domestic parcel post, with foreign mail still due by 6 p.m. as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antony J. Poster
Hayward
United States
Foster
Alameda to See Major Alameda Horse Racing Group Form
The secretary of state's office announced articles of incorporation filed by the Pacific Turf Club Inc a proposed nine million dollar Alameda county horse racing corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda Racing
Sacramento
Secretary of State's Office
The
Pacific Turf Club, Inc
Alameda County
Filing Dates Slated for Village Vote
The San Lorenzo Village Homes association announced filing dates for candidacy to the 1947 board. Filing runs December 8 to December 27, with notarized letters from at least 20 members required. Taxes of 24 dollars per property are due January 2 and delinquent February 1 with payment at the community center or by mail. 0 percent interest accrues on late balances. Agnes Clements to become treasurer after an audit in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Lorenzo Village Homes Association
Milford L. Sanford
The
Homes Association
Sanford
Homes, Association
San Lorenzo Village
Wyatt Leaves Post in Row Over Housing Program
Washington dispatch reports Housing Expediter Wilson W Wyatt resigned his post amid anger over decontrol and an early relaxation of controls. President Truman reportedly denied Wyatt support in a clash over the housing program and emergency ratings. Wyatt planned to return to Louisville Ky to resume his law practice, having sought reaffirmation of the emergency rating to spur production of industrialized houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Veterans Housing Program
Wilson W. Wyatt
Hia
Truman
National’ Housing Agency
Appliedman
Wyatt
Louisville
Ree
Helther
Colorado Miners Return to Work Defying Lewis
In Durango Colorado six mining towns resumed operations as United Mine Workers members returned to the pits defying John L. Lewis. CIO President Philip Murray announced efforts to join UMW in appealing a federal court ruling that levied fines on the miners and on Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango
Colo.u.p
Toal
United Mine Workers Union
John L. Lewis
CIO
Philip Murray
United Mine Workers
APL
Disarmament Talks Stymied by Treaty Disputes
The United States and France urged world disarmament via international treaties as a UN subcommittee drafted a plan to curb weapons. Molotov argued a Security Council resolution could bind powers to reduce arsenals and ban atomic weapons, while Connally and Parodi emphasized each nation’s constitutional processes and two thirds Senate vote required for any pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Success
United States
France
Russia
United Nations
V. M. Molotov
Security Council
Molotov
Tom Connally
Tex
Alexandre Parodi
Connally
U.S
Senate
Castro Valley Improvement Club Names 1947 Leaders
L A Hendrickson of Tizzo avenue was nominated to head the Castro Valley Improvement and Social club for 1947 at a Castro Valley school auditorium meeting last night. Officers nominated include James Alexander as vice president Mrs Frank Shaughnessy financial secretary Mrs David Dickie corresponding secretary Kathryn Borneman treasurer and Mrs W T E Booth rewarding secretary. Election set for January after floor nominations. The group voted to donate $8 to the PTA for school equipment and will send a letter to the board of supervisors seeking support for legislative representation to amend hospital district formation law. PTA choral gave Christmas selections. Refreshment hosts Mr and Mrs George Dunkin were assisted by Mrs Buell Bennett Mrs Ethel Lee Henry Beehm and Charles Pefferle. The January committee will be Mr and Mrs David Dickie Mrs Gladys Donovan and Mr and Mrs F E Byche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Hendrickson
Tizzo Avenue
Castro Valley
PTA
Board of Supervisors
Castro Valley Pta
George Dunkin
Buell Bennett
Ethel Lee
Henry Beehm
Charles Pefferle
David ‘Dickie
Gladys Donovan
F. E. Byche
Cobarrubias Rites Held Here Monday
Funeral services for Miss Cobarrubias age 37 were conducted at the Garden chapel of Pratt-Fliers mortuary Monday followed by a mass at St I church in San Lorenzo. Burial was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. A native of Mexico she died at her home in San Leandro last Friday after 32 years in California and 18 years in San Leandro. Survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs Domingos Cobarrubias.
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Carmen
Cobarrubias
Pratt-Fliers
Monay
St. I Church
San Lorenzo
Holy Sepulchre
Mexico
Washington Avenue
San Leandro
California
Domingos Cobarruas
Hayward Labor Strike Eases with Return to Work
After a two day labor holiday in the East Bay the Hayward Review resumes, stores reopen, and thousands of workers return. No violence or fires occurred as communities adjust, with bread lines and provisions recalled for families.
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Heatter
East Bay
Hayward Review Today
Oakland and
San Francisno
Key System
Provident All
Soup Kitchen
Maysward
Jocel
Hayward
Village PTA Bazaar Promises Craft Gifts and Christmas Cheer
The San Lorenzo Village PTA plans its annual pre Christmas bazaar at the show auditorium with handmade baby garments and tables of gifts for Christmas and home use. Proceeds fund youth programs. A PTA letter contest for grammar school children will be judged by teachers and local editors. Dr Samuel Gersten will hold parent conferences arranged by the school nurse Miss Ady Eichbaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Lorenzo Village
PTA
Show
San Lorenzo
P-Ta
Joe Wilmot
San
Lorenzo
Samuel Gersten
Loreal Ahyat.sian
Ady Eichbaum
Truman to Speak on Coal Strike Crisis
President Truman will broadcast at 9 30 p.m. EST to address the soft coal strike that the government says has pushed the nation toward economic paralysis. If still unresolved, he may bypass John L. Lewis and appeal directly to the miners.
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Washington
U.P
Truman
White House
John L. Lewis
Solid Fuels Administration
Solid Fuels
Dan H. Wheeler
Wheeler
United Mine Workers
UFL
Plato
Lewis
Roosevelt
Kober to Attend NFLA Conference at Sonoma Mission Inn
Alameda Contra Costa official arl Kober, secretary treasurer, plans to attend the NFLA conference at the Sonoma Mission Inn. The event runs today and tomorrow with sessions led by federal banking officials and local dignitaries.
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Kober
NFLA
Arl Kober
Alameda-Contra Costa
Mintor
Sonoma Mission Inn
Federal Tanat ‘Bank
54 Hour Stop Ends City Manager Okays Police Agreement
Alameda county San Francisco Chronicle records a three day general strike ending as AFL leaders accept a union offer to return workers if police refrain from escorting strike-breakers. Strike disrupted transit and commerce, cost millions in wages and sales, and left two department stores picketed. End announced by city manager Hassler with assurances that strike causes would be addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Calif
UPI
Alameda County
East Bay
AFL
Wallout
Selson
Kalm's
Atrike
Transac
AFI
Wark
Harold Weber
Oakland Chamber of Commerts
Weber
Review
Herkeley Gazette
Alameda Times-Star
Oakland Tribune
Oakland Fest
Enquirers
John F. Hassler
City
Hassler
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Tn Gilroy
Johnnie Mercer
Southern Pacific
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Eae
Albake
Ate ‘Saveia Mepec
Dai
Colorado
Valley Club
PTA States Bazaar
Richmond
Nthaipyarda
Goodyear
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